US Bridges

LA0010 over Alexander Creek

Fair

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 Miles Northeast of US · Structure no. 616300610403181

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
242 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,761
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Alexander Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0010 over Alexander Creek in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,761 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,037 by 2041. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA0010
CrossesAlexander Creek
Location0.6 Miles Northeast of US
RouteState Highway 10
CountyWest Feliciana Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.79338, -91.36795
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,761 (2021)
Projected traffic3,037 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0010 over Alexander Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 over Alexander Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does LA0010 over Alexander Creek carry?

About 2,761 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Alexander Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Alexander Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.